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ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, individuals with only an intermediate-level qualification were appointed as invigilators for the highly competitive Central Superior Services (CSS) and Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) exams, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the examination process.
Moreover, the audit findings revealed that a substantial amount of Rs. 26 million was paid in cash for exam-related expenses, triggering significant financial concerns. This raised audit objections regarding transparency and financial management in the commission’s operations.
In response to these irregularities, Chairman Junaid Akbar issued directives to put an end to all cash transactions in the future. He also instructed the Secretary of Establishment and the Secretary of FPSC to ensure that all appointments strictly comply with the established rules and regulations to maintain the credibility of the examination system.
Meanwhile, the FPSC had earlier announced the results of the CSS 2023 examination. According to the commission, a total of 13,800 candidates appeared for the test, but only 401 managed to pass the written exam, reflecting an overall success rate of just 2.96%.
Following the selection process, the FPSC recommended 210 candidates for recruitment. Adil Riaz secured the top position, while Shaher Bano and Oqasha Abrar Rana secured the second and third positions, respectively.
The CSS examination is regarded as one of Pakistan’s most competitive exams, conducted by the FPSC for the recruitment of Grade BS-17 officers under the Federal Government.
The revelations regarding unqualified invigilators and financial irregularities have raised concerns about the examination’s transparency and fairness, prompting calls for immediate reforms.
